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Joseph Francis 'Joe' Blake

BLAKE, Joseph Francis 'Joe' - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandpa, papa and brother. A resident of Chatham (formerly of Wallaceburg), Joe passed away suddenly, with family by his side, at Chatham Kent Health Alliance (Chatham Campus) on Sunday September 10, 2017 at the young age of 71. Beloved and devoted husband of Brenda Blake (nee Saunders) for 52 years. Loved and treasured father of Chris Blake (Amy) and Jodi McBain (Bryce). Grandpa and Papa of Benjamin, Leah, Carly, Ella, and Cooper who will miss golf cart rides, baseball games, 3 up 3 down, 1,2,3, and roller coaster rides at Colasantiís. Brother of Harvey Taillon (Shirley) and Brother-in-law of Lucy Scott (Tom), Rick Saunders, Wayne Saunders, and Nancy Fuch. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joe loved his 11 years of retirement (from Navistar) and his winters in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. He also enjoyed his 37 years at Wildwood & Rondeau Shores trailer parks, entertaining and making his friends and family laugh, playing cards, holey board, golf and his new sport pickle ball. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Cremation to follow with a private family interment to be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joe can be made to the Chatham Kent Hospice Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKINLAY FUNERAL HOME 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham 519-351-2040 "You were one-of-a-kind and will always be cherished and remembered" 13208909

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Posted by Dennis Babcoc (Fellow worker/Navister) On Friday, September 15, 2017On the day you retired from navistar I shook your hand

and wished you the best. You were outspoken but never dull. Best wishes to your family and friends. Gone

too soon.

Our sincere condolences

Posted by Gary and Janette Saunders (Cousins) On Thursday, September 14, 2017Brenda and family; we did not know Joe had been ill and were surprised by this sad news. Our hearts are heavy and sad as well and we wish you all God's comfort and strength to deal with this. Joe will be missed by everyone who knew him.

My deepest sympsthy

Posted by Diane Brodie (Former dental hygienist) On Wednesday, September 13, 2017Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of Joes passing. He was a great down to earth kind of guy.

Diane Brodie (dental hygienist )

To Brenda

Posted by Mike and June hampton (Friend) On Wednesday, September 13, 2017Just heard tonight from Carl about Joe. Our hearts are very heavy. We will miss him tremendously. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers. Try to stay strong as you can. Love Mike and June

jmblake11@icloud.com

Posted by John Blake (Cousin) On Wednesday, September 13, 2017To Brenda and Family

Sorry for your loss my thoughts and Prayers are with you guys during this difficult time!

Someone gave me this advise when my Wife "Marline" passed on.

"Remember the good Times" you are and your family shared no one can take these away.

ed bell &family

Posted by ed bell (friend) On Tuesday, September 12, 2017sorry to hear of joe great camper all time friend

To Brenda and family

Posted by Mena & Tony Albano (Friends from Wildwood) On Tuesday, September 12, 2017Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this sad time, our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Mena & Tony

Sincere condolences

Posted by Ron & Bonnie Thibert (Friend) On Tuesday, September 12, 2017Dear Brenda & family, we were so saddened to hear of Joe's sudden death. We will remember him as a fun loving guy who could tell the best jokes and his "peaking" while playing cards. So many warm memories. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time. Sorry we can't be there but we are on vacation. Hugs Bonnie & Ron

Our Sympathy

Posted by Katherine and Richard Prout (Neighbour) On Tuesday, September 12, 2017Our condolences to the family of Joe Blake.

From neighbors and friends of Villa Court, Chatham, Ontario.

Deepest Sympathy

Posted by Kayda and Tom Fenton (Friend) On Tuesday, September 12, 2017Brenda and family

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Deepest sympathy, Tom and Kayda

Thinking of you

Posted by Nancy Knight (Friend) On Tuesday, September 12, 2017Dear Brenda and family

Greg and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was always such a kind and gentle man. You will have many loving memories that will help you through this difficult time.